Our Teaching Artists

Cartooning & Illustration

Devon Purkiss

Devon Purkiss (a.k.a D3) is a NYC-based artist. His interest in art began early on during childhood, thanks in part to the action-packed, whimsical cartoons of the 1980s.

Eventually, D3 was introduced to comic books, Anime, classical art, and experimental modern art and decided that he desired a career in the arts.

D3 attended the School of Visual Arts, where he attained his B.F.A in illustration. He is currently a freelance illustrator, storyboard artist, humorist, optimist, and cartoonist working from his studio in the Bronx, always sketching his way to the top.

DIRECTIONS TO CENTER: By Train: Take #2 or #5 to West Farms Square/East Tremont. Walk one block east to Bronx Street. By Bus: Take #'s B9, 21, 36, 40, 42, or Q44 to East Tremont and Boston Road. By Car: Take Bruckner Expressway to Sheridan Expressway, and exit at East Tremont Ave. Turn left at the traffic light one block down onto East Tremont. Turn left after one block onto Bronx St. (Cross Bronx Expressway) towards Rosedale Ave, then exit. Turn left onto Rosedale Ave, then take a left onto Tremont Ave. Drive four blocks to West Farms Square.